What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms fuel consumption values given in gallon (UK)/100 mi, which measures fuel used per 100 miles in UK imperial gallons, into meter/gallon (US), showing distance traveled per US gallon in metres. It helps bridge differing fuel consumption units between UK and US standards.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the fuel consumption value in gallon (UK)/100 mi.
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Select gallon (UK)/100 mi as the input unit and meter/gallon (US) as the output unit.
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Click convert to get the equivalent distance in metres per US gallon.
Key Features
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Converts fuel consumption from gallon (UK)/100 mi to meter/gallon (US).
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Applies a precise conversion factor based on exact gallon and distance definitions.
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Supports comparisons across UK and US fuel economy units.
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Ideal for use in automotive engineering, fleet management, and environmental analysis.
Examples
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1 gallon (UK)/100 mi converts to 134,005.92 meter/gallon (US).
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0.5 gallon (UK)/100 mi converts to 67,002.96 meter/gallon (US).
Common Use Cases
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Comparing vehicle fuel consumption between regions using UK imperial gallons and US gallons.
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Estimating fuel needs and cost for 100-mile trips for logistics and fleet planning.
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Converting mpg (UK) and L/100 km figures for international comparisons.
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Calculating vehicle range using fuel tank capacity given in US gallons.
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Engineering evaluations combining metric distances with US gallon fuel volumes.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure you input values using the correct unit definitions to avoid errors.
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Understand that gallon (UK)/100 mi measures fuel consumption inversely to meter/gallon (US).
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Use this conversion for reporting or technical comparisons between UK and US fuel economy metrics.
Limitations
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Conversion assumes standard definitions of gallon volumes and distances.
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Differences in fuel types, driving conditions, and measurement methods may affect real-world accuracy.
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Fuel consumption units represent inverse concepts, so interpretation requires care.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does gallon (UK)/100 mi measure?
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It measures the number of UK imperial gallons consumed to travel 100 miles, indicating fuel consumption.
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How is meter/gallon (US) defined?
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Meter/gallon (US) measures the distance traveled in metres per US liquid gallon of fuel, expressing fuel economy as distance per volume.
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Can this tool help compare UK and US fuel economy figures?
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Yes, it converts consumption values between UK imperial fuel volume per distance and US distance per fuel volume units for accurate comparisons.
Key Terminology
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Gallon (UK)/100 mi
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A unit measuring fuel consumption as UK imperial gallons used per 100 miles traveled.
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Meter/gallon (US)
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A unit expressing fuel economy as metres traveled per US liquid gallon of fuel.
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Fuel Consumption
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The amount of fuel used to travel a given distance, expressed in various units.